Mapping and Facilities Technician

Mapping & Facilities Technician Any Lightcurve Office, currently including Eatonville, Yelm, Ellensburg, Centralia, Chehalis, and TacomaAbout LightcurveLightcurve is a privately held company headquartered in Tacoma, WA. With a 100-year history of offering connectivity solutions to the communities it serves, Lightcurve has established a reputation as a customer and service-oriented enterprise. In 2020, Lightcurve entered into a long-term partnership with the City of Tacoma to operate the city-wide high speed internet network providing competitive broadband in Tacoma, now representing the largest market served by Rainier Connect. In 2023 Lightcurve closed on a transaction to be acquired by Palisade Infrastructure (“Palisade”). This investment will allow Lightcurve to rapidly invest in modern fiber-optic broadband networks in both existing markets as well as in several expansion markets, bringing the latest in high-speed reliable broadband solutions to its communities. Lightcurve is committed to delivering the best internet experience at home and at work. The company will combine the latest and most reliable fiber optic technology with a promise of transparency and trusted service from people who live and work in the communities we serve.Company Culture and ValuesAt Lightcurve, we are driven by our core values.Integrity Upholding the highest standards of integrity at all times.Delighting Our Customers: Delivering exceptional experiences that exceed expectations.Collaboration: Working together to create successful outcomes for customers and employees alike.Position SummaryThe Mapping & Facilities Technician supports Lightcurve’s Construction and Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering team by maintaining an accurate, field-verified record of the company’s fiber and HFC network. This role is responsible for updating network maps, capturing both legacy and newly constructed as-builts into the GIS mapping system, staking new build areas, and validating serviceability and as-built accuracy in the field. The technician bridges the office and the field, ensuring that what is recorded in the GIS reflects what is physically in the ground and on the poles.This role directly impacts how we deliver on our promise to our customers and communities. By keeping our facility records accurate and our build areas correctly staked, this technician helps ensure projects are designed, permitted, and constructed right the first time—supporting safe, on-time, on-budget network growth and a dependable customer experience.Key ResponsibilitiesMapping & GIS RecordsPerform routine map updates to keep the GIS reflective of current and planned network facilitiesMaintain accurate spatial and attribute data for fiber, HFC, and supporting outside plant infrastructureApply consistent mapping standards, symbology, and naming conventions across all recordsSupport data quality efforts by identifying, flagging, and correcting discrepancies in the mapping systemAs-Built ManagementInput both legacy (old) and newly constructed (new) as-builts into the GIS mapping systemConvert redlines, construction prints, and field sketches into accurate digital recordsReconcile as-built information against design drawings and permit documentationMaintain version history and source documentation so records remain auditableField Staking & Construction LayoutStake new build areas to mark proposed routes, facility locations, and construction boundariesInterpret engineering designs and translate them to accurate field markingsCoordinate with utility locating (811 / one-call) and verify existing facilities prior to stakingProvide field-ready layout information to construction crews and contractorsField Validation & ServiceabilityPerform field validation of serviceability for addresses and structures within build and service areasConfirm the presence, location, and condition of facilities required to deliver serviceVerify as-builts in the field to ensure recorded data matches physical constructionDocument field findings and route corrections back into the GIS and to engineeringDocumentation & Data IntegrityMaintain organized, retrievable records of maps, as-builts, and field validation resultsEnsure changes are captured promptly so downstream teams work from current informationSupport reporting needs related to facilities, serviceability, and build progressCollaboration, Safety & CompliancePartner with OSP Engineering, Construction, Permitting, and field crews to keep records alignedFollow all federal, state, and local regulations, along with Lightcurve safety practicesPromote a strong safety culture in the field and on every job site—doing the right thing, every timeQualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certificate in GIS, Geography, Drafting, Surveying, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)2+ years of experience in GIS/mapping, OSP records, drafting, surveying, locating, or telecom field workValid driver’s license and possession and maintenance of an acceptable driving recordTechnical ExpertiseWorking knowledge of GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS/QGIS) and/or fiber plant management systems (e.g., VETRO, OSPInsight)Ability to read and interpret construction prints, engineering designs, redlines, and as-builtsFamiliarity with fiber (FTTH) and HFC outside plant components—aerial and undergroundExperience with field staking, GPS data collection, and utility locating practicesComfortable using smartphones, tablets, and field data-collection applicationsCore CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracySelf-directed and organized, able to manage field and office work independentlyEffective communicator who collaborates well across teamsDependable, safety-minded, and accountableKey CompetenciesIntegrityActs with accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-makingEnsures quality and safety are never compromisedCustomer 1st MentalityMaintains accurate records that enable reliable, high-quality serviceAnticipates downstream needs to enhance the customer experienceCollaborationWorks across teams to achieve shared goalsEncourages open communication and partnershipWork Environment & ExpectationsCombination of field and office environments, with significant time in the fieldRegular travel to construction sites, build areas, and operational areasAbility to manage multiple assignments and shifting prioritiesWork with 3rd party construction and locating partnersSuccess MetricsAccuracy and timeliness of GIS and as-built recordsQuality of field staking and reduced construction reworkReliable field validation of serviceabilitySafety performance and compliance adherenceLocation, Physical & Work Requirements:This position requires significant time in the field, with regular time in the office; the possibility of some remote work may be considered after an initial 90-day evaluation.Must be able to perform extended periods of time sitting/standing, typing, and viewing computer screens. Regular time will be spent driving, walking, reaching, stooping, twisting, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds. Work may occur outdoors in varying weather and terrain.Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet important deadlines when required.Compensation This hourly position pays $33.30-$39.18401K + Matching Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 4 Weeks Paid Time off per year 10 Paid Holidays per year Access to Employee Assistance Program Fleet Vehicle Assignment, or Mileage and Travel Reimbursement as approved by Manager Lightcurve is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.